Only after unifying the world did I realize that immortals existed in this world.

"this……"

Time flowed slowly, and in the blink of an eye, the sun had already set behind the mountains.

Xiao Zheng sat in the main seat of the hall, listening to Lu Junfeng's report, but his brows were furrowed.

In one afternoon, Lu Junfeng recounted everything that had happened to him in the month since he arrived in Daxia, including the fall into the sea, the banquet at Yuntai, the rainstorm in Shengzhou, the farce at Shiyu, bribing the emperor to force him to start mining... He reported everything in great detail.

Xiao Zheng asked, "How old is the emperor? Can you be sure he's exceptionally powerful?"

Lu Junfeng respectfully replied, "According to intelligence, he is not yet thirty years old. His aura is extremely strong, even comparable to that of the sect leader."

Xiao Zheng frowned deeply: "Not even thirty?"

No matter how talented someone is, even if they started training from the womb, they can't possibly be as powerful as Lu Junfeng described, even if they're under thirty.

Even a hollow genius like Chu Xiangyun couldn't do it.

This could absolutely not be the power he cultivated!

Could it be... that he possesses some kind of invaluable treasure?

Was their attack on their journey across the sea related to this emperor?

Lu Junfeng reflected on his interactions with Xie Cangrong and continued to report, "My disciple was so intimidated by him that he dared not fight him at all."

"He once asked me to demonstrate the magic he cultivated, but after he glanced at it, I felt as if ten thousand mountains were pressing down on my shoulders, and my magic power was drained away. I felt extremely powerless and subconsciously wanted to kneel down."

"This power seems to come and go, and it seems that he himself cannot control it."

Xiao Zheng raised an eyebrow: "Oh?"

It looks even more like it!

According to Lu Junfeng's intelligence, people in this world are not enlightened and do not know how to cultivate themselves.

Based on the description of the oppressive feeling, it is highly likely that Xie Cangrong was using some powerful treasure to put pressure on Lu Junfeng.

Lu Junfeng was, after all, just a disciple who had barely broken through to the fourth level of the [Guiding] stage, allowing his Qi and blood to circulate smoothly through all his meridians.

They are no match for cultivators like him who have already broken through the seventh realm and comprehended the [Dharma Form].

What was an unattainable figure in Lu Junfeng's eyes might not be anything special in his eyes.

After all, Xie Cangrong is not even thirty years old!

A powerful magic weapon is indeed powerful, but one must be strong oneself to forge it.

Even if he holds a great treasure, he can't control it.

Xiao Zheng's mind raced, and he secretly made up his mind.

When they meet again, he will definitely test him.

Lu Junfeng added, "This person is extremely legendary. It is said that he unified the world in just ten years and was deeply loved by the people. The people of Daxia have a mysterious worship of him. Shi Yu quarreled with the people and caused trouble because he was not convinced by him."

Therefore, it seems more likely that he obtained some extraordinary treasure, which enabled him to unify the world.

Otherwise, how could people have conquered such a vast continent?

Different worlds lead to different perceptions of nature.

Xiao Zheng preferred to believe that Xie Cangrong had some extraordinary encounter rather than believe that the other party had fought his way to the top through sheer strength.

Because in the four continents of immortals and demons, cultivators dominate, and their power is greater than anything else.

With completely different rules, it's impossible for such a monarch to emerge.

Xuan Gu shrugged: "He ended the chaos and unified the world, bringing peace to the people. It's only natural that they worship him. It's the same as when we vanquish demons and monsters; the people love and respect us."

"This emperor is quite a hero! Our Great Zhou and Great Yan have never produced such a figure."

He curled his lip, seemingly disdainfully saying, "Is that all the talent that Shi Yu has? He actually dares to lay a hand on ordinary people? What a disgrace! Like master, like disciple. The kind of scum that Xu Yue trained is just as rotten."

Xuan Gu, Xiao Zheng, and Xu Yue, whom Xuan Gu mentioned, are all elders of the Taihua Sect.

These are not matters that someone of Lu Junfeng's caliber can discuss.

Hearing Xuan Gu's merciless insults directed at another elder, he merely twitched his lips, speechless for a moment.

Of course... he also felt a little pleased.

After all, he did indeed dislike Shi Yu.

Xiao Zheng glanced at Xuan Gu.

This guy never controls his temper; he not only curses people behind their backs, but he also curses them to their faces.

He couldn't be bothered with Xuan Gu's relationship with his other colleagues.

Then he turned to Lu Junfeng and asked, "How was Shi Yu arrested?"

In comparison, he was more concerned about how the secular dynasty had captured Shiyu.

If the cultivators were to cause trouble, the chaos they created would be enough to keep both sides in check. If the laws of the Great Xia Dynasty were truly strict, Xie Cangrong would not so easily back down and forgive Shi Yu.

Aside from the king's secrets, there are other strange things about this continent.

For example, the powerful ministers, the unpredictable oppressive atmosphere of the capital, and the army...

Lu Junfeng shook his head: "This disciple doesn't know either. The minister in charge of the law only used one hand seal to break Shi Yu's [Water Tiger Law], instantly sealing his magic power, and then he was taken away."

"Your disciple can clearly sense that it is definitely not the magical power we cultivate."

Xiao Zheng frowned: "Is it the Demonic Sect?"

The general exuded a murderous aura, and the solemn army seemed like something the Demonic Sect could create.

Could this really be a secret stronghold of the Demonic Sect?

Lu Junfeng shook his head: "Although I rarely see demon cultivators, that minister's demeanor doesn't seem like that of a demon cultivator. On the contrary, several generals of the Great Xia have a strong aura of those who cultivate the demonic path."

"Is there a demon here?"

"I have never seen it before."

Lu Junfeng pursed his lips and brought up the mining matter again, apologizing to Xiao Zheng: "Master, Shi Yu was captured. I was incompetent and had no choice but to start mining in order to protect the sect's reputation and save his life. I even gave away the Zhaoyun Jade Ring that you gave me. I hope Master will forgive me."

Xiao Zheng narrowed his eyes upon hearing this, then gently patted his shoulder, his gaze warm: "It's alright, it's not your fault. I know you've done your best."

Lu Junfeng swayed, feeling a huge weight lifted from his shoulders.

Xiao Zheng looked up and gazed eastward, his eyes seemingly traversing space to see the depths of the palace and the monarch he had never met.

He wanted to see just how much this Great Xia was really worth. Not only did it refuse the favors and protection of the Immortal Alliance, but it also dared to try and take advantage of them.

Things belonging to my Taihua Immortal Sect aren't so easy to take!

Xuan Gu, standing to the side, curled his lip, feeling somewhat disgusted by the tender affection between the master and disciple before him.

"That Shi Yu was spared his life only because of Xiang Yun's sake."

Xiao Zheng: ...

Lu Junfeng: ...

Chu Xiangyun may have actually played a role in saving the building from collapse.

But... how exactly did the building collapse?

As they were talking, a disciple gently knocked on the door: "Elders, senior brother, someone has delivered a letter."

Xiao Zheng raised an eyebrow: "Oh? Who delivered it?"

The letter arrived, and Xiao Zheng opened it.

"Liu Bingxuan?"

Xiao Zheng raised an eyebrow and asked Lu Junfeng, "Is it that minister you mentioned who showed you goodwill?"